MPYRE STRIKES BACK! (Now in 3-D) Monterey’s Semi-Annual-Ish Beach Burn

It’s that time of year again–MPyre Strikes Back! Live and in 3D!Our official Burning Man Beach Burn on Del Monte Beach (Windows on the Bay) in Monterey!! There will be: Amazing DJs! Fire Performance! Outlandish Dancing! Curious Art and Creative Silliness!!! AND! We’re going to burn some shit–TWO effigies, politely named “Bellgina and the Fertility […]

Recap of the 2nd Planning Meeting for the Aug 4th Beach Burn – MPYRE Strikes Back (NOW IN 3-D!)

Hello My Sweet Mpyrians! Last night’s Beach Burn Planning Meeting (which was hosted in 3-D by Rick, thank you, sir) produced a lot of smiles, and a lot of great ideas. Here’s a quick summary, and everyone can chime in and add their ideas, thoughts, or whatever you would like to pipe in about. Map/Layout […]

June 15-17 – Spring Fling Campout and Ranger Roundup at Fremont Peak

That’s right, it’s the annual MPYRE Spring Community Campout! Come on up to Fremont Peak for the SPRING FLING CAMPOUT AND RANGER ROUNDUP! This weekend will be a wonderful time of community, fun, relaxation and all round good times. Come on out and connect with the community, see old friends and make new ones! The […]

Meet, Greet and Plan the Beach Burn!

Hello My Fellow Burners and Burnees! Let’s get together and plan a beautiful event! After talking with the City of Monterey, we have a date for our next OFFICIAL BURNING MAN BEACH BURN!!!!! That’s right! MPYRE STRIKES BACK, our quasi-annual summer beach burn has been slated for August 4th, 10a-10p and we can let the […]

Final Details for MPYRE Strikes Back, July 9th!!!!

Happy Summer Burners!! Thank you everyone for the overwhelming interest and support in the upcoming official Burning Man event, MPYRE Strikes Back! This event is a true gift from the City of Monterey, and it’s such a joy to enjoy so many people from all over the Bay Area coming to our shindig. Here are […]

MPYRE Strikes Back – July 9th – Monterey, CA – Windows on the Bay – 10a-10p

That’s right, It’s that time of year again!! Our official Burning Man Beach Burn on Del Monte Beach (Windows on the Bay) in Monterey!! You know the drill! Bring your blankets, beach chairs, whimsy, fun, costumes, hoops, fire toys, joy and best burner smiles!! We welcome theme camps, performance, art installations and full fire permits […]

News, Summer Beach Burn and the Spring Fling Campout!

Hey Guys – Just want to give everyone an update on what’s going on around these Monterey Burner stomping grounds! 422 Roundup: Thank you everyone that helped and made the 422 Roundup at Lupin Lodge a wild success! We raised almost $400 towards upcoming events and fun. We had a wonderful time of connection with […]

Spring Fling Campout and Ranger Roundup! May 20-22 at Fremont Peak State Park

Hey guys!! It’ right around the corner, our Spring Fling Campout and Ranger Roundup at Fremont Peak. What’s this you say? A campout? with Black Rock Ranger Training? BUT I’M NOT A RANGER AND I LOOK TERRIBLE IN KHAKI! Well, it’s true, you do look terrible in khaki (someone had to tell you!) however this […]

The 422 Roundup Burner Campout at Lupin Lodge

That’s right, we are just a few weeks away from MPYRE’s first (of two!) spring campouts!!! Dust off your camping gear, and get ready for a fun community-centric weekend of fun! April 22-24 The 422 Roundup Location: Lupin Lodge in Los Gatos (www.lupin.com) Friday – Sunday 50$ a person **a percentage of funds raised from […]

True Grit – Afterburn Report

2010 True Grit Afterburn Report Saturday, December 4, 2010 Background True Grit is Monterey’s Official Burning Man Beach Burn that is held the first Saturday of every December. The first year this was done was 2006, and we had 4 people. Not expecting too much of a larger turnout (despite adding a dj booth, an […]